Vodafone store to sell mobile apps

Vodafone store to sell mobile apps

May 14, 2017

Vodafone has announced plans to launch a mobile application store in an attempt to emulate the success of Apple’s iPhone app store.

The news follows similar announcements from a host of leading players in mobile telecoms, including Research in Motion (RIM), Nokia, and Microsoft.

With 290 million worldwide customers, a well designed app store could prove lucrative for the world’s largest mobile operator, as well as for application developers.

Software developers will be able to use to store as a single point of access to Vodafone’s global customer base.

Vodafone said it will publish its API to ensure that any apps created by developers will work on Vodafone handsets,

Developers will be able to charge for apps directly through Vodafone’s billing system, with a share of their profit going directly to Vodafone.

“Vodafone is making these changes to make it easier for third parties to develop attractive new services as well as bill and support our customers through our network capabilities in all markets,” said CEO Vittorio Colao.

“By giving them simple access to our global customer base and network assets, such as direct billing and location awareness, we will help them to make more money while providing our customers with the innovative services that they want.”

Vodafone said its customers will also benefit from the app store through a greater selection of quality applications, flexibility in how they pay for applications, and a simplified and intuitive Internet experience.

Tim Yeo

Related Posts

Ofcom considers guidelines on broadband advertising

Comments Off on Ofcom considers guidelines on broadband advertising

iPlayer-via-cable huge hit for Virgin Media

Comments Off on iPlayer-via-cable huge hit for Virgin Media

Huawei to deploy WiMax network in Bulgaria

Comments Off on Huawei to deploy WiMax network in Bulgaria

Mobile broadband growth at threat from network costs

Comments Off on Mobile broadband growth at threat from network costs

Netbooks ousted by MIDs in 2013

Comments Off on Netbooks ousted by MIDs in 2013

ROI measurement offered by Bango

Comments Off on ROI measurement offered by Bango

Is it actually broadband or bankruptcy for rural businesses?

Comments Off on Is it actually broadband or bankruptcy for rural businesses?

Nokia slow to incorporate new chips into production

Comments Off on Nokia slow to incorporate new chips into production

Virgin Media plans broadband upgrade

Comments Off on Virgin Media plans broadband upgrade

Nokia adds its nail to WiMax coffin

Comments Off on Nokia adds its nail to WiMax coffin

T-Mobile MD Resigns

Comments Off on T-Mobile MD Resigns

Zen launches Wholesale Partner Programme

Comments Off on Zen launches Wholesale Partner Programme

Create Account



Log In Your Account